a challenge. Tom says: “Anyone can do marketing or design or digital because the tools have become widely available.
“But the businesses we work with appreciate that skills and experience are important to wanting a build campaign.
“We are fortunate to be located next to Fraser House in Lancaster, which is a digital hub, so we benefit from a community of people co-working.”
Tom enjoys running and going to gym as it ‘helps to switch off from work and clear your head. It is good for me’.
Travel is another hobby and he also has a big trainer collection.
So, what advice would Tom have for himself as a 20-year-old? “Trust your instincts, go faster and be braver. There are a few things we could have done to have grown more quickly. It is just about confidence and taking a few more risks.
“It is interesting that when you set up a business at a young age and you don’t have a mortgage you take risks because you have less to lose.
“But as soon as you get older and start to think about the impact of cost and investment you start to second guess things.
“Also, you should not be frightened of things not working out. You can always correct your course.”
SPOTLIGHT Max Henderson
Membership recruitment executive, East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
SUB36
Tell us about your role and the business you work for
I help businesses ‘Protect, Connect and Promote’ themselves and Influence the local, regional and national policy agenda. In practice, that means I’m on hand to answer queries, offer support and generally help businesses out with whatever I can.
What are your ambitions? Where do you see yourself in five years?
Lancashire Business View hosted its first Sub36 networking event of 2025 at Atkinson’s Coffee Roasters in Lancaster.
The event brought together a diverse group of professionals, including solicitors, creatives, accountants, entrepreneurs and chief executives.
They enjoyed coffee-tasting, a latte art workshop and a tour of the roastery, gaining insight into the history of the business.
UPCOMING EVENTS: June 14, 3.30pm – 5pm British Jewellery School
Tour of the British Jewellery School and a Question and Answer session with Rachael Elizabeth Wood as a young businesswoman.
Porsche Preston will be hosting a Sub36 event in the summer. To attend and learn more, email
olivia@lancashirebusinessview.co.uk SPONSORED BY:
In five years, I will have earned my Chartered Management degree-level qualification. I aspire to be in a management role, where I can effectively apply the skills and knowledge I’ve gained during my time at East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce.
Tell us something about you that people might not know. What do you do away from work? Any interesting hobbies?
Away from work, I’m passionate about travelling and exploring new destinations, both within England and abroad. I love music and festivals let me experience live performances of my favourite artists and give me opportunities to travel.
What’s the value to you and your business of being part of the Sub 36 network?
Being part of Sub 36 allows me to develop my networking skills and helps me expand my contact base with people similar in age to myself. It provides an opportunity to meet and connect with like-minded professionals who are in similar positions in their careers.
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